Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Barnet | Immediate Start
Are you a determined graduate looking to kickstart your career in education?

Join an excellent secondary school in Barnet as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll support students across KS3-KS5 in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity offers experience across both mainstream and SEND settings, with 1:1 and small-group support.

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Benefits
Join a high-achieving secondary school with a strong focus on student progress
Gain valuable experience across mainstream and SEND provision
Build experience supporting students academically and pastorally
Develop your confidence working with students across KS3-KS5
Receive guidance, mentoring and professional development throughout the placement
Long-term opportunity until July 2027 with competitive weekly pay

Graduate Teaching Assistant | The Role
Support students across KS3-KS5 both in and out of the classroom
Provide 1:1 and small-group academic and pastoral support
Support students with additional needs and help them access the curriculum
Provide academic support up to GCSE and A-Level
Assist with interventions and help students build confidence and independence
Work alongside teachers to support learning and student progress
Build positive relationships and act as a strong, positive role model

Graduate Teaching Assistant | What We're Looking For
A minimum 2:1 degree in any subject from a strong UK university
Strong academic background, with A*-B grades at A-Level preferred
Confident supporting students academically up to GCSE/A-Level standard
A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting SEND
Adaptable, proactive and confident in a busy school environment
Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with students

The school is particularly keen to hear from graduates who can be positive role models, build strong relationships with students and bring energy, maturity and initiative to the role.

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break ( 6-hour working day )
Start: Immediate
Duration: Long-term until July 2027
Location: Barnet

Apply today for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role and gain valuable school-based experience before taking your next step into education.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Mill Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English